21st Century Breakdown | Vibepedia

Released on May 15, 2009, [[21st-century-breakdown|21st Century Breakdown]] is the eighth studio album by the American punk rock band [[green-day|Green Day]]. Following the massive success of their 2004 rock opera [[american-idiot|American Idiot]], this album continues in a similar vein, presenting a sprawling concept album that delves into themes of disillusionment, manipulation, and societal unrest in the early 21st century. With forty-five songs initially penned by frontman [[billie-joe-armstrong|Billie Joe Armstrong]], the final product, produced by [[butch-vig|Butch Vig]], explores the era's anxieties through a narrative arc, echoing the politically charged and emotionally raw sound that defined their earlier work. The album spawned hit singles like "[[know-your-enemy|Know Your Enemy]]" and "[[21-guns|21 Guns]]", solidifying Green Day's status as relevant voices in contemporary rock.